Recent health concerns surrounding King Charles and Kate Middleton have prompted calls for Prince Harry to play a more active role within the Royal family. Despite public announcements of surgeries undergone by his father and sister-in-law, the Duke of Sussex has reportedly not reached out to them, leaving some observers and experts to express their opinions on his expected involvement.
Former BBC royal correspondent Michael Cole, speaking on GB News, emphasized the importance of Prince Harry contributing to family responsibilities during such challenging times. Cole stated, “With recent events, both the Princess of Wales in hospital and the King going into hospital, it would have been very important for him to pick up some slack here and play his full part in the Royal Family.”
Acknowledging the significance of these health events, Cole suggested that despite past differences, the prodigal son is always welcome, highlighting the importance of familial support during trying times.
Reflecting on Prince Harry’s potential thoughts upon learning about Kate Middleton’s hospitalization, Cole remarked, “I can’t imagine what was going through his mind when he heard that his sister-in-law, about whom he’s been rather unkind in his book ‘Spare,’ had gone into hospital.”
Addressing the gravity of the situation, particularly Kate Middleton’s extended hospital stay, Cole stated, “It’s quite clearly not a trivial thing. It’s not a minor matter. I don’t think we’ve exaggerated the seriousness of it all. Staying in hospital for two weeks, which doesn’t happen these days. Usually, doctors, as soon as you’re ambulatory on your feet, they send you home. So we don’t know. It is all the greatest pity and it doesn’t have to happen.”
The expert’s comments underscore the expectation for Prince Harry to contribute to family support during health challenges, emphasizing the potential impact of his involvement in maintaining unity within the Royal family during times of adversity.
